Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a study in The Lancet looking at the global prevalence of diabetes
This study looked at the prevalence of diabetes worldwide, showing that 800 million people are living with diabetes. More than … read more
The Global Carbon Budget 2024
As world leaders meet at COP29 in Baku, the Global Carbon Project will reveal the latest trends in global carbon … read more
expert reaction to UK govt’s announcement on nationally determined contributions at COP29
Scientists comment on the UK Government’s announcement on nationally determined contributions at COP29. Prof Mark Maslin, Professor of Climatology … read more
expert reaction to NHS rollout of ‘stop-smoking’ pill Varenicline
Scientists comment on the NHS rollout of the ‘stop-smoking’ pill Varenicline. Dr Sarah Jackson, Principal Research Fellow at the … read more
expert comments on the risks and benefits of tirzepatide following the death of Susan McGowan
Scientists comment on the risks and benefits of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) after a UK death linked to the drug. Prof … read more
expert reaction to The Sudlow Review – Uniting the UK’s Health data
Scientists comment on The Sudlow Review, commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS … read more
Sudlow Review – Uniting the UK’s Health Data
Commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS England’s National Director for Transformation, the … read more
expert reaction to updated NICE guidelines on menopause
Scientists comment on updated NICE guidance on treatment for the symptoms of menopause. Prof Aimee Spector, Professor of Clinical … read more
Updated NICE guidelines on menopause
NICE have published its updated guideline on the recognition and management of menopause, following the publication of the draft guideline … read more
expert reaction to Trump’s re-election and impact on climate issues
Scientists comment on the election of Donald Trump as US President and its impact on climate issues. Dr Friederike … read more
expert reaction to the tobacco and vapes bill
Scientists comment on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, including plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals. Prof Ann … read more
expert reaction to two additional cases of Clade Ib mpox being detected by the UKHSA, in household contacts of the first case
Scientists comment on additional cases of Clade Ib Mpox being detected by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Prof … read more
expert reaction to a study on the association of screen time before 2 years of age and risk of autism at 12 years of age
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the association between screen time and autism diagnosis in children. Prof Chris … read more
expert reaction to a study in Nature Human Behaviour looking at rates of depressive symptoms in married vs. unmarried people
This study looked at rates of depressive symptoms across a range of countries (including Ireland) to assess whether there was … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting association between many pesticides and prostate cancer
A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at an association between pesticides and prostate cancer incidence. Prof Paul Pharoah, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study on sugar rationing in utero and early life reducing the risk of chronic disease in adulthood using post-WWII data
A study published in Science looks at sugar rationing in the first 1000 days of life and the risk of chronic disease … read more
expert reaction to the news that UKHSA has detected the first case of Clade Ib mpox in the UK, in an individual who’d been on holiday in Africa
Scientists comment on news that the first case of Clade Ib Mpox has been detected in the UK. Prof … read more
expert reaction to Science and R&D elements of the Autumn Budget, as announced by the Chancellor
The Science Community comment on Science and R&D elements of the Autumn Budget, delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves. … read more
expert reaction to flash floods in south-eastern Spain
Scientists comment on flash floods in Valencia, Spain. Dr Carola Koenig, a Reader from the Centre for Flood Risk … read more